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San Juan Map: OlioOlio Frommer's Recommended

Address Recinto Sur 305
Transportation Bus: Old Town Trolley
Phone 787/977-1082
Prices Cover charge of $10 is imposed only on men; women enter free

Frommer's Review

Set on the upper floor of an antique building near the cruise-ship docks, this is the most trendy, most appealing, and most hip bar in San Juan. Because there's no area that's specifically designated inside as a dance floor, it defines itself as a "lounge." By that, owner Jancy Rodriguez defines his "living room" as a labyrinth of artfully minimalist rooms with comfortable seating, a changing array of dramatic oil paintings (olio) on loan from the art gallery (Canvas) downstairs, and a mixture of bright lights and shadow that makes anyone look years younger. Tucked into an alcove, there's a sushi bar to alleviate those ultra-late-night-hunger pangs; and onyx bartops that are lit from beneath to create zebra-striped but tawny-colored patterns. Music emphasizes trance and house music that's either very loud or so loud that it's almost unbearable, but if you can overlook that (rather silly) quirk, you can have a lot of fun at this place. Although the place opens, at least theoretically, at 10pm, it doesn't begin to jump till after midnight. Open nightly until 5pm.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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